Tod Lending ('83) received an Academy Award nomination for this compelling documentary following the story of a South Side Chicago family's dispair and eventual rise. Simply a must see.

film edited by alumnus Peter Teschner ('81). Peter is the reigning Alumnus of the Year for his continued Contribution to Columbia

a film by alumnus Marty Callaghan ('96)

Bob Teitel (’90) and George Tillman Jr. (‘91,) State Street Pictures, produced Barbershop, Soul Food, Men of Honor, Barbershop 2, Roll/Bounce.

Janusz Kaminski (‘87,) Cinematographer, OSCAR WINNER for Schindler’s List, shoots nearly all of Spielberg’s films, including Munich, War of the Worlds, Catch Me if You Can.

Charles Carner (‘78,) Writer/Producer/Director, Red Water, Judas, Who Killed Atlanta’s Children, Christmas Rush.

Andy Richter (‘90,) Actor, Madagascar, The Aristocrats, Quintuplets, Andy Richter Controls the Universe, Conan O’Brian’s former sidekick.

Kirkland Tibbels, Producer/President, Funny Boy Films, Latter Days, Adam and Steve

Len Amato (‘75,) President, Springcreek Productions, Rumor Has It, Iron Jawed Angels, Analyze This, Analyze That.

Steve Pink (‘89,) writer/producer, High Fidelity, Grosse Pointe Blank. Steve is currently in production on his Directorial Debut, Accepted. D.V. DeVincentis (‘91,) Writer/Producer, Dead Last, High Fidelity, Grosse Pointe Blank

Mauro Fiore (‘87,) Cinematographer, The Island, Training Day, Tears of the Sun

Declan Quinn - Cinematographer of Leaving Las Vegas is an alumnus of Columbia College Chicago

Diane Weyermann ('91) joined Participant Productions as Executive Vice President of Documentary Production in October 2005. Participant Productions is a production company that strives to produce socially conscious films such as North Country, Syriana, and Good Night, and Good Luck.

Marlon West ('85) is one of the digital effects artists on Disney's Chicken Little. Chicken Little has been nominated by the Broadcast Film Critics Association for Best Animated Feature. The film has also been nominated for Best Animated Feature in the 33rd Annual Annie Awards. Other credits include: Atlantis, The Emperor's New Groove, Fantasia (2000), Tarzan and The Lion King.

Marlon West ('85) is one of the digital effects artists on Disney's Chicken Little. Chicken Little has been nominated by the Broadcast Film Critics Association for Best Animated Feature. The film has also been nominated for Best Animated Feature in the 33rd Annual Annie Awards. Other credits include: Atlantis, The Emperor's New Groove, Fantasia (2000), Tarzan and The Lion King.

Janusz Kaminski (‘87,) Cinematographer, was nominated for an Oscar for the Diving Bell and the Butterfly in 2008. He is an alumnus of Columbia College Chicago.